Books published by publisher Reader's Digest Assoc.

This is the chilling classic of a girl haunted by her own imagination and by the ghost of Rebecca de Winter. After honeymooning in Italy the dashing Max de Winter returns with his innocent young bride to Manderley, the beautiful family estate in Cornwall. Yet the former mistress' disturbing presence lingers throughout the house. Du Maurier's shy heroine is tortured by constant comparisons to the glittering socialite who was her precedessor and she is heading towards tragedy and despair when Rebecca herself appears...

An Apple a Day Keeps the Low Marks Away!Have you ever been excited to find out you knew something the other kids in your class didn't? Then just think about how you would feel if you knew hundreds of fascinating tidbits-on everything from art, literature, and history to geography, science, and math-from just one quick-and-easy read crammed with fun and cool stuff you shouldn't have to wait to find out about. With I Wish I Knew That you will speed through science, whiz through history, and take a dip into the classic Greek and Roman myths in no time at all. Inside, learn all about... Classic Reads: A guide to classic children's literature such as Call of The Wild, Anne of Green Gables, The Wind in The Willows, Little Women and Shakespeare. How Land is Shaped and Changed: Erosion, Glaciers, Volcanoes and the world's tallest mountain, largest sea, and longest river. Math Stuff: Jump Into Geometry by learning that the three points of a triangle, whose angles always add up to 180º make measuring more precise. Science at a Glance: The Periodic table which was invented by Dmitri Mendeleyev and beginners' Biology History Stuff: Early explorers, important wars, all the Presidents and British Kings and Queens as well as the names of the countries and their capital cities. Bonus sections include Poet's Corner, Brief History of Music, The World Of Art and Geological Time, In BriefWith I Wish I Knew That you'll boost your general knowledge and jump to the head of the class!

Here is a look at the fascinating profiles of each of the 43 presidents, including the names of their pets! Sidebars are filled with fun and unusual information about our leaders-such as who appears on stamps and money-and "At a Glance" boxes provide birth date, political party, and other vital information, including that: Thomas Jefferson, our third president, spoke six languages, invented many things (the swivel chair and the pedometer, to name two), and designed and built not only Monticello (his rural home) but also the University of Virginia. Theodore Roosevelt, was one of the nation's great hunters, and the Smithsonian is filled with hundreds of specimens from his safari in Africa. He was also our first environmentalist president, setting aside nearly 200 million acres for national parks and wildlife refuges. You'll also find a section on "The First Ladies"-short takes on all the presidents' wives. The book ends with a special feature that's just in time for the 2012 election: how a president gets elected. From the first presidential election to recent recounts, this chapter clearly explains to a young audience how we choose the next leader of our country. Includes over 100 whimsical illustrations!

A journey of discovery through 15,000 years of world history: Food and Drink, Fads and Fashions, Homes and Furnishings, Heating and Lighting, Plumbing and Sanitation, Work and Wages, Sports and Amusements, Arts and Music, Courtship and Marriage, Crime and Punishment, Weapons and Warfare, Health and Medicine, Religion and Moralit, Transport and Travel, Money and Trade, Inventions and Education, Politics and Government, Death and Burial

Create mounds of original Moshi Monsters with this awesome book that comes with stencils, stickers, and easy-to-follow instructions.Now kids can make their very own one-of-a-kind Moshi Monsters to share with their friends! I Love Drawing Moshi Monsters comes with everything they need to be master Moshi creators: step-by-step drawing instructions, stickers, stencils, and more! Packed with fun facts about the monsters and their world, this book is a must for any Moshi fan.

The kids in WHAT I DO BEST all have unique talents. Some sing and dance, while others can fold a basket of laundry in two minutes flat. Some paint (each in their own distinctive style), while others do a super job caring for the household pets. Even better, this entertaining book features pull tabs, touch and feel elements, fun flaps, and more.From the author and illustrator team that brought you the best-selling WHAT I LIKE ABOUT ME!, WHAT I DO BEST builds self esteem by celebrating the fact that every child does something well. Whether a child excels at sports, computers or folding laundry, there's a gold trophy for every one! This book is filled with fun novelties and gold foil.